Talking To Your Stylist

A good stylist will see at least 30 (sometimes more) customers a week. His regular customers, he will be familiar with, but what about the new faces? Understandably, that puts him in an awkward situation. I have put together a few tips that will help the both of you.

To your stylist, you might be a stranger. Be sure to tell him how well you can manage your own hair, how much time you have etc. You also need to tell him if you are looking for a simple style, or can take care of a more complicated style.

If you don't like something, say so. There is no point leaving the salon with a style you hate. Remember, you are paying.

Look through magazines for styles that appeal to you and then take a photo with you to the salon. He might not be able to copy the style,(your hair texture etc.) but he will have a good idea of what you are looking for.

Ask the stylist to explain what he is doing as he puts on the finishing touches, so that you can duplicate the style later.

Don't be afraid to ask questions, and if you don't understand something, ask him to explain in layman terms. They often forget that you are a novice at the technical details.

Don't buy the products offered unless you want them. If you like the results, but cannot afford them at the moment, ask for the names to be jotted down so that you can make a purchase later. They will be happy to do this for you.